Re: Research about Wood Mulch and Nitrogen

**C* B* <c*@twcny.rr.com>**

The effect of fresh wood chips on grapevines was quite spectacular in my garden. The leaves turned yellow quickly, but turned green again just as quickly after a shot of Miracle Gro. So no need to panic.

Carol Bradford, Syracuse NY

> 
> I believe I've read in a few places somewhere debunking the myth about
> wood chip mulch sucking nitrogen from the soil (or that it only
> affects the layer where the soil meets the chips). I can't find a link
> online. Does anyone know of a resource for these conclusions, or have
> I debunked the myth in my head?  :)

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